MODEL PENAL CODE ANNOTATED
 

MODEL PENAL CODE

 
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

ARTICLE 240.  BRIBERY AND CORRUPT INFLUENCE
§ 240.0. Definitions.
§ 240.1. Bribery in Official and Political Matters.
§ 240.2. Threats and Other Improper Influence in Official and Political Matters.
§ 240.3. Compensation for Past Official Action.
§ 240.4. Retaliation for Past Official Action.
§ 240.5. Gifts to Public Servants by Persons Subject to Their Jurisdiction.
§ 240.6. Compensating Public Servant for Assisting Private Interests in Relation to Matters Before Him.
§ 240.7. Selling Political Endorsement;  Special Influence.
 
 

ARTICLE 241.  PERJURY AND OTHER FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS
§ 241.0. Definitions.
§ 241.1. Perjury.
§ 241.2. False Swearing.
§ 241.3. Unsworn Falsification to Authorities.
§ 241.4. False Alarms to Agencies of Public Safety.
§ 241.5. False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities.
§ 241.6. Tampering With Witnesses and Informants;  Retaliation Against Them.
§ 241.7. Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.
§ 241.8. Tampering With Public Records or Information.
§ 241.9. Impersonating a Public Servant.
 
 

ARTICLE 242.  OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS;  ESCAPES
§ 242.0. Definitions.
§ 242.1. Obstructing Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function.
§ 242.2. Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement.
§ 242.3. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.
§ 242.4. Aiding Consummation of Crime.
§ 242.5. Compounding.
§ 242.6. Escape.
§ 242.7. Implements for Escape;  Other Contraband.
§ 242.8. Bail Jumping;  Default in Required Appearance.
 
 

ARTICLE 243.  ABUSE OF OFFICE
§ 243.0. Definitions.
§ 243.1. Official Oppression.
§ 243.2. Speculating or Wagering on Official Action or Information.